Live Hard (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Live Hard is an action and thriller film directed by Yuen Cheung-Yan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In Hong Kong, terrorists from Libya blow up a bus which kills the son of the American consul. The Hong Kong Police Force sends Lui Yung and his team of special agents to investigate the case and destroy the terrorist group. On the other hand, Senior Inspector Hui Tat Ming (Simon Yam) of the Regional Crime Unit is discontented by the fact that he is no longer in charge of the case since it has been transferred to the Politics Department. However, Hui secretly investigates alone to track down the terrorists and bring them to justice
Who’s in it. Live Hard stars Simon Yam as Officer Hui Tat Ming, Hwang Jang-Lee as Chief Inspector Terry Chiu, Lau Ching-wan as Patriarch Fai and Kim Maree Penn as Kitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Live Hard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Hard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Hard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live Hard (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Live Hard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Live Hard worth watching?
- Live Hard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Live Hard?
- Live Hard stars Simon Yam, Hwang Jang-Lee, Lau Ching-wan, Kim Maree Penn and Elaine Lui Siu-Ling.
- When was Live Hard released?
- Live Hard was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.